Recently acquired Drew Gilbert, who was just promoted to the Majors last week, must start hitting as the Giants are heading into the home stretch of the 2025 season
By Ryan K Boman | On SI at Sports Illustrated | August 11, 2025
Last Friday, outfielder Drew Gilbert got the call of a lifetime. It was the San Francisco Giants, and they were informing him that he was going to be added to the MLB roster. Following an injury to Jerar Encarnacion, who will be out 4-6 weeks, the 24-year-old would be making his first appearance in The Show.
Things haven’t started all that hot for the rookie. In his debut, he was the starting rightfielder, going 0-for-4 in his team’s 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. Thus far, Gilbert’s luck hasn’t changed. Since his call-up, he’s gone 0 for his first 10 at-bats.
That’s a bad sign for a youngster who was heralded as the team’s future centerfielder. Even with the small sample size, Gilbert knows he has to hit to stick at the big league level. Especially since the team isn’t … Read More HERE
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